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naughtygirl · 01-31-2005, 12:21 PM

I need sum help, as u may already knw frm the post i poster last week, i went out and brought sum Polo Wraps 4 my mare.......and im not 100% on putting them on.......i hav found a few websites which show putting them on the front legs, but non for the back. Im an DESPRATE for sum help, as i hav a competition next weeknd and i need them for x-country.....PLEASE HELP!

naughtygirl · 01-31-2005, 12:55 PM

**Bump bump**

GriffinsGirl · 01-31-2005, 12:59 PM

Naughtygirl...um, I wouldn't use polo wraps for XC! They can trap all kinds of dirt and rocks and stuff up underneath - I'd only use them for arena work!! How were you going to use them exactly? Are you using them to secure another boot or??

Shotgun93 · 01-31-2005, 01:02 PM

This is what I found on how to wrap them, I don't use them very often, so I am not very good explaining how they should be wrapped. But, I kind of agree with Griffinsgirl, I wouldn't think that they would be very protective for cross country. But these are the same wraps that you talking about the other day, right? So I really don't know what these are like - so they might be just fine.
Anyway - here is what I found, and I think that it's the same for both front and back.

• DO WRAP FRONT TO BACK. Always wrap from the front of the canon bone to the back, damage can occur from wrapping from the back where the tendons and ligaments are located.
• DON’T START THE POLO OVER THE TOP OF THE KNEE OR HOCK. Start your polo at the top of the canon bone just below the knee or hock, make two circuits before continuing down the leg. Wrap in even loops and maintain uniform pressure.
• DON’T WRAP PAST THE FETLOCK. You should make alternating circuits at the fetlock by taking the first loop under the fetlock, the second loop should be parallel with the ground over the fetlock, third should loop back under the fetlock and the fourth should be parallel again so that you may continue back up the leg to finish your wrap.
Keep in mind that polo wraps offer considerable support. Your horse can develop wrap dependency problems if you don’t allow your horse to build leg, tendon, and ligament strength without the use of wraps. Wraps are most useful when working in undesirable footing, for unusually strenuous activity, and for recovery of weakness or injury.

sonnysstar · 01-31-2005, 01:17 PM

I found a few sites, don't know if they will be any help, but I'll try.

http://www.besthorsevet.com/PoloWrap.htm

http://www.equisearch.com/tack/polowrap/

I got this off another forum:

1. start with a correctly wrapped polo wrap. To correctly wrap a polo wrap so it is ready for wrapping unroll teh wrap all the way. Hold the polo wrap by the velcro.The rough part of the velcro should be facing away from you.

2. fold the TOP PART of the wrap towards you. (by the top part i mean the triangle of double fabric that the velcro is sewn to)Pull the velcro down so the smooth side touches the over part of the velcro (that is totally sewn on teh wrap. Hold the bottem part of the top velcro strip and fold over the wrap so both velcro pieces are now connected.

3.Now begining with the top of the wrap, roll the wrap semi tightly. It should now look like a reg. rolled wrap. The velcro should be inside the center of the wrap.

HOW TO WRAP

1. Place the END of the the wrap over the fron of the horses cannon bone towards the top.

2.Roll the wrap around your horses right leg clock wise and the left leg counter clock wise.

3. the excess or rolled part of the wrap should lead teh wrap.

4. Roll down to your horses ankle. when you reach the bottom start roling upward. When you revirse the wrap to roll upward it should creat a V. This V should be in the front of your horses leg.

5. when you come to the end part of teh wrap make sure teh velcro is on the outside facing towards yoru horses butt. If the velcro is facing the opposite direction the leg is wrapped backwards.

Make sure you dont wrap your horses leg death tight, but the wrap should not be loose. You should be able to fit 2 fingers in the top of the wrap.

And I got this one of another forum:

first off, you'll need to rewrap the polos before you put them on. They usually pacackage them with the velcro on the outside, but it actually needs to be in the middle of the wrap, if that makes any sense?!?
Basically you want to always start wrapping towards the front of your horse, so place the end of the wrap on the cannon bone, just below the knee. Then kind of hold it there, while you wrap around the leg once to hold it in place. Then start wrapping down overlapping most of each layer that you did before. I always like to wrap to the outside and then when I get to the inside of the leg kind of pull to keep it tight (if that make sense) So keep wrapping and overlapping until you get down to about the fetlock... depending on how much wrap I have, I will sometimes kind of wrap a little under the fetlock, and then start wrapping your way back up to the top, but this time don't overlap nearly as much as you did when you went down. Then velco and do the other side!

Threedaychick · 01-31-2005, 01:19 PM

One: Polos suck big time for XC. They absorb water, and can easily fall off and tangle your horse's legs

! They are very dangerous. Polos should be used only for lounging, dressage, or light show jumping in the arena. Look through some catologs and buy galloping boots - something that is made out of water proof material, and if there are velcro wraps then I like the double velcro kind. These are self explanatory on how to put on, and less likely to injure your horse (unless you put them on backwards!) All you have to make sure of is that they are tight enough to stay on, but not so tight they cut off circulation!
Two: If you want to use the polo wraps still for dressage or ring work, ask someone to show you in person. It takes a lot of practice to get them right, and is easier when someone is physically there to help correct your mistakes and actually teach you. Do not actually ride your horse in the wraps until you are positive that you can do them well - tendon and ligament injuries are no fun.
So have fun riding, and I hope you have a good safe time on XC

GriffinsGirl · 01-31-2005, 01:28 PM

Thanks 3Day - I'm with you. Also for competition, I always TAPE anything that closes with velcro just in case, even if it's double velcro. (I like colored electrical tape for that - it never seems to come undone)

Blistering Winds · 01-31-2005, 01:32 PM

The back legs are wrapped ExACTLY like the front legs.

Just MORE of the leg to wrap it seems.

Dn't forget to look for the V in the front. Always have a V where you end at the fetlock and head back up.....

Shotgun93 · 01-31-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GriffinsGirl

Thanks 3Day - I'm with you. Also for competition, I always TAPE anything that closes with velcro just in case, even if it's double velcro. (I like colored electrical tape for that - it never seems to come undone)

I use duck tape for cross country. It's not pretty, but I haven't lost a boot yet, and after spending close to $200 on a set, I really don't want to lose one!

Blistering Winds · 01-31-2005, 01:35 PM

http://www.equisearch.com/tack/polowrap/

Here ya go.

01-31-2005, 12:21 PM	#1
naughtygirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 4,715 Images: 719 Blog Entries: 18	*Bandages?* I need sum help, as u may already knw frm the post i poster last week, i went out and brought sum Polo Wraps 4 my mare.......and im not 100% on putting them on.......i hav found a few websites which show putting them on the front legs, but non for the back. Im an DESPRATE for sum help, as i hav a competition next weeknd and i need them for x-country.....PLEASE HELP! __________________ -Sly Preferido- "Love me, love my horse"

01-31-2005, 12:55 PM	#2
naughtygirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 4,715 Images: 719 Blog Entries: 18	Bump bump __________________ -Sly Preferido- "Love me, love my horse"

01-31-2005, 01:02 PM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,815 Images: 132	This is what I found on how to wrap them, I don't use them very often, so I am not very good explaining how they should be wrapped. But, I kind of agree with Griffinsgirl, I wouldn't think that they would be very protective for cross country. But these are the same wraps that you talking about the other day, right? So I really don't know what these are like - so they might be just fine. Anyway - here is what I found, and I think that it's the same for both front and back. • DO WRAP FRONT TO BACK. Always wrap from the front of the canon bone to the back, damage can occur from wrapping from the back where the tendons and ligaments are located. • DON’T START THE POLO OVER THE TOP OF THE KNEE OR HOCK. Start your polo at the top of the canon bone just below the knee or hock, make two circuits before continuing down the leg. Wrap in even loops and maintain uniform pressure. • DON’T WRAP PAST THE FETLOCK. You should make alternating circuits at the fetlock by taking the first loop under the fetlock, the second loop should be parallel with the ground over the fetlock, third should loop back under the fetlock and the fourth should be parallel again so that you may continue back up the leg to finish your wrap. Keep in mind that polo wraps offer considerable support. Your horse can develop wrap dependency problems if you don’t allow your horse to build leg, tendon, and ligament strength without the use of wraps. Wraps are most useful when working in undesirable footing, for unusually strenuous activity, and for recovery of weakness or injury. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

01-31-2005, 01:17 PM	#5
sonnysstar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 907 Images: 88	I found a few sites, don't know if they will be any help, but I'll try. http://www.besthorsevet.com/PoloWrap.htm http://www.equisearch.com/tack/polowrap/ *I got this off another forum:* 1. start with a correctly wrapped polo wrap. To correctly wrap a polo wrap so it is ready for wrapping unroll teh wrap all the way. Hold the polo wrap by the velcro.The rough part of the velcro should be facing away from you. 2. fold the TOP PART of the wrap towards you. (by the top part i mean the triangle of double fabric that the velcro is sewn to)Pull the velcro down so the smooth side touches the over part of the velcro (that is totally sewn on teh wrap. Hold the bottem part of the top velcro strip and fold over the wrap so both velcro pieces are now connected. 3.Now begining with the top of the wrap, roll the wrap semi tightly. It should now look like a reg. rolled wrap. The velcro should be inside the center of the wrap. HOW TO WRAP 1. Place the END of the the wrap over the fron of the horses cannon bone towards the top. 2.Roll the wrap around your horses right leg clock wise and the left leg counter clock wise. 3. the excess or rolled part of the wrap should lead teh wrap. 4. Roll down to your horses ankle. when you reach the bottom start roling upward. When you revirse the wrap to roll upward it should creat a V. This V should be in the front of your horses leg. 5. when you come to the end part of teh wrap make sure teh velcro is on the outside facing towards yoru horses butt. If the velcro is facing the opposite direction the leg is wrapped backwards. Make sure you dont wrap your horses leg death tight, but the wrap should not be loose. You should be able to fit 2 fingers in the top of the wrap. And I got this one of another forum: first off, you'll need to rewrap the polos before you put them on. They usually pacackage them with the velcro on the outside, but it actually needs to be in the middle of the wrap, if that makes any sense?!? Basically you want to always start wrapping towards the front of your horse, so place the end of the wrap on the cannon bone, just below the knee. Then kind of hold it there, while you wrap around the leg once to hold it in place. Then start wrapping down overlapping most of each layer that you did before. I always like to wrap to the outside and then when I get to the inside of the leg kind of pull to keep it tight (if that make sense) So keep wrapping and overlapping until you get down to about the fetlock... depending on how much wrap I have, I will sometimes kind of wrap a little under the fetlock, and then start wrapping your way back up to the top, but this time don't overlap nearly as much as you did when you went down. Then velco and do the other side! __________________ Sonnys Star 1995 Appaloosa Mare

01-31-2005, 01:32 PM	#8
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	The back legs are wrapped ExACTLY like the front legs. Just MORE of the leg to wrap it seems. Dn't forget to look for the V in the front. Always have a V where you end at the fetlock and head back up..... __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

01-31-2005, 12:59 PM	#3
GriffinsGirl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern BC, Canada Posts: 561 Images: 10	Naughtygirl...um, I wouldn't use polo wraps for XC! They can trap all kinds of dirt and rocks and stuff up underneath - I'd only use them for arena work!! How were you going to use them exactly? Are you using them to secure another boot or??

01-31-2005, 01:19 PM	#6
Threedaychick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 162 Images: 1	One: Polos suck big time for XC. They absorb water, and can easily fall off and tangle your horse's legs ! They are very dangerous. Polos should be used only for lounging, dressage, or light show jumping in the arena. Look through some catologs and buy galloping boots - something that is made out of water proof material, and if there are velcro wraps then I like the double velcro kind. These are self explanatory on how to put on, and less likely to injure your horse (unless you put them on backwards!) All you have to make sure of is that they are tight enough to stay on, but not so tight they cut off circulation! Two: If you want to use the polo wraps still for dressage or ring work, ask someone to show you in person. It takes a lot of practice to get them right, and is easier when someone is physically there to help correct your mistakes and actually teach you. Do not actually ride your horse in the wraps until you are positive that you can do them well - tendon and ligament injuries are no fun. So have fun riding, and I hope you have a good safe time on XC

01-31-2005, 01:28 PM	#7
GriffinsGirl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern BC, Canada Posts: 561 Images: 10	Thanks 3Day - I'm with you. Also for competition, I always TAPE anything that closes with velcro just in case, even if it's double velcro. (I like colored electrical tape for that - it never seems to come undone)

01-31-2005, 01:35 PM	#10
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	http://www.equisearch.com/tack/polowrap/ Here ya go. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

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